TheHive
A scalable, open-source security incident response platform that integrates case management, task assignment, and collaboration tools.
| Category | Incident Response & Forensics |
|---|---|
| Community Stars | 3502 |
| Last Commit | 2 years ago |
| Last page update | 19 days ago |
| Pricing Details | Free and open-source. |
| Target Audience | Security teams, incident response teams, and organizations managing security incidents. |
TheHive addresses the complex challenge of managing and coordinating security incident response across multiple teams and organizations through its robust and scalable architecture. At its core, TheHive is a 3-in-1 security incident response platform that integrates case management, task assignment, and collaboration tools.
Technically, TheHive leverages a multi-tenancy approach, allowing multiple organizations to work on the same case while maintaining fine-grained control over user profiles and data sharing. This is achieved through Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and the ability to define siloed or collaborative multi-tenancy strategies. Cases in TheHive can be created from various sources such as MISP events, SIEM alerts, or email reports, and each case can be broken down into multiple tasks that can be assigned to specific analysts. The platform also features a template engine to streamline the creation of recurring tasks and associate metrics to case types, facilitating automation and efficiency in investigations.
Operationally, TheHive emphasizes real-time collaboration through its live stream feature, enabling analysts to monitor and contribute to cases simultaneously. The platform supports extensive integrations with other security tools, such as Cortex analyzers and Splunk, which can be managed through custom event handlers and APIs. For example, the TheHiveHooks tool allows users to consume audit events via webhooks and define custom event handlers in Python.
Key operational considerations include the management of user profiles and access controls, especially in multi-tenant environments, and the potential for performance impacts when handling large volumes of cases and tasks. Additionally, the integration with external tools and analyzers requires careful configuration and maintenance to ensure seamless data exchange and analysis. TheHive's open-source nature and active community support also mean that updates, bug fixes, and new features are regularly contributed and implemented, which can both enhance functionality and introduce occasional compatibility issues.